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In an article published recently, injury rates as high as 40% may be attributed to vaginal mesh procedures. Here are the figures quoted: Up to 39.1 per cent of women suffer nerve injuries from instruments used during prolapse repairs. Up to 29.4 per cent of women suffer vascular injury and bleeding during insertion of a…

Bladder Slings, Pelvic Mesh, Transvaginal Mesh. Whatever you want to call it. These implants were supposed to help — Not Hurt — What may have looked like a good solution to Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary incontinence, clearly has not turned out well for anyone. Particularly those people who have these implants. I read…

From a recent court transcript a judge managing the transvaginal mesh cases in a federal court in West Virginia has said to Bard, one of the mesh implant makers. “I can’t imagine a corporation facing potentially billions of dollars in verdicts wouldn’t find it advisable to try to achieve a settlement for a much lesser…

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In an article published recently, injury rates as high as 40% may be attributed to vaginal mesh procedures. Here are the figures quoted: Up to 39.1 per cent of women suffer nerve injuries from instruments used during prolapse repairs. Up to 29.4 per cent of women suffer vascular injury and bleeding during insertion of a…

In an article published recently, injury rates as high as 40% may be attributed to vaginal mesh procedures. Here are the figures quoted: Up to 39.1 per cent of women suffer nerve injuries from instruments used during prolapse repairs. Up to 29.4 per cent of women suffer vascular injury and bleeding during insertion of a…

A couple living in Brazoria County, Texas, recently filed a lawsuit against several petrochemical companies claiming they are responsible for a man’s benzene exposure. As a result of benzene exposure the man reportedly developed leukemia. The suit, which was filed by Jan and James Callihan, names Univar USA, Atlantic Richfield Company and Shell Chemical LP,…

A Kentucky man who has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has filed a lawsuit against 18 companies for damages in excess of $200,000. He claims that his condition was caused by benzene exposure suffered during his work as a pipefitter, oil burner, and maintenance and repairman. MDS is considered a precursor to a rare…

Bladder Slings, Pelvic Mesh, Transvaginal Mesh. Whatever you want to call it. These implants were supposed to help — Not Hurt — What may have looked like a good solution to Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary incontinence, clearly has not turned out well for anyone. Particularly those people who have these implants. I read…

Boston Scientific is hit with a $26.7 million dollar compensatory damage verdict. The case involved 4 women who had the Pinnacle system used to treat prolapse. As expected this is helpful to plaintiffs all over who may have claims against not only Boston Scientific but also other bladder sling manufacturers. What these verdicts (both positive…

From a recent court transcript a judge managing the transvaginal mesh cases in a federal court in West Virginia has said to Bard, one of the mesh implant makers. “I can’t imagine a corporation facing potentially billions of dollars in verdicts wouldn’t find it advisable to try to achieve a settlement for a much lesser…

In a study recently published that looked at POP surgeries in New York State, the study showed an increase in Mesh use. They found POP repair with mesh rose from 21% in 2008 to 30% in 2011. This, despite the thousands of lawsuits filed around the country in courts like West Virginia, Philadephia, and Boston.…

Boston Scientific hit with two verdicts recently relating to their bladder slings. The first was recently in Miami. That trial involved 4 women who sued because of pain and damage they developed from using these slings. That resulted in a $26 million dollar verdict. The second came from a West Virginia trial court this last…

This happens with all of these types of lawsuits usually. There are a number of verdicts which start to create a range of values that people can look to to see if the cases can be settled. It is now starting to happen with transvaginal mesh lawsuits too. Here are some fo the major mesh…

We are starting to see reports that late on Monday a jury awarded $72 Million in damages in a Transvaginal Mesh Case. It seems that the bulk of the damages were punitive in nature. ($65 million) There will be more details to come for sure. The case involves a lady who alleged nerve damage and…

Practice Areas

We focus on the following types of cases.

Benzene/Leukemia

For Many years we have helped people who have Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Some of these people have Benzene Exposure primarily from their work. Some common jobs involved are Auto Mechanics, Printers, Gasoline Delivery drivers and Petroleum Workers. These are not the only professions involved.

Talc and Ovarian Cancer

Do You have Ovarian Cancer? Have you used Baby Powder or Talcum Powder Regularly? Baby Powder is connected to Ovarian Cancer. There are studies dating back to the 80s indicating a connection between the two. Find out if you have a case. We'll be happy to talk with you and explain what is happening and how these cases proceed.

Cerebral Palsy

Has your Child been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy? Do you suspect that it may have happened during birth. Do you have no idea how it happened? Give us a call. There are many reasons why this may have happened and we can help you find out.

Medical Malpractice

The Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Burke & Eisner has been involved with Medical Malpractice cases of many different types. These have included Failure to Diagnose Infection Cases, Cerebral Palsy, Misdiagnosis of Cancer and many more. Take the step to find out if you have a case.